The California Republican Party State Convention w
ill take place Friday-Sunday\, February 24-26\, 2017. This is the CRP’s or
ganizing convention\, where new officers will be elected by the delegates.
There will also be speakers\, workshops\, hospitality suites and a genera
l session. For more information\, contact the CRP Convention Team at info@cagop.org
span>.

Join the California College Republicans for their most ant
icipated event of the year! Their 2017 annual convention\, “Startup GOP\,”
held in Silicon Valley April 28-30\, will feature three days of programmi
ng\, networking\, and annual statewide leadership elections.

The Santa Clara County Republican Party (SVGOP) is proud to
host the next Bay Area Regional Caucus. We are proud to partner with the C
alifornia Republican Party to put on this event which will consists of vol
unteer training\, guest panels and featured speakers. Lunch and beverages
will be included and there will be a wine reception after the program.

Join us for the next Republican Presidential Pri
mary Debate with the official SVGOP Watching Party. We will have our debat
e watching party at the Corinthian Grand Ballroom in Downtown San Jose (19
6 N 3rd St San Jose CA)

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The debate starts at 6:00pm but we encoura
ge you to arrive at 5:30 pm. The event is FREE to attend\; however\, you w
ill have to purchase your own food and beverages. There will be a food ven
dor and a cash bar in the venue.

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Please RSVP so we know how many g
uests to expect. If you have any questions\, please contact SVGOP Executiv
e Director Izaak Pichardo at director@svgop.com or call him at 408-246-660
0.

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The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated will host thei
r March luncheon with guest speaker Gaylon Kastner\, 3rd Vice President\,
Membership\, CFRW Northern Division. Gaylon has been active in many state
and national campaigns\, and served on the Napa County Republican Central
Committee. She will speak on “Membership and CFRWND.” View the invitation.

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RSVP: Call Ellen Long
worth at (408) 354-0419 or visit svrwf.org to make reservations. Cost: $24. Social begins at 11:
30am\; Lunch at Noon.

The Values Advocacy Council will host a luncheon meeting wit
h guest speaker Tom Del Becarro\, candidate for the California U.S. Senate
seat. His topic will be “The Threat that Big Government Poses to Freedom
of Religion and How to Communicate this to Fellow Believers.”

The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as their n
ext speaker Kevin D. Williamson\, National Review’s roving correspondent a
nd director of the National Review Institute’s William F. Buckley Jr. Fell
owship Program in Political Journalism.

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RSVP: Reg
ister online. Cost: 2016 Members – Free\; Non-members –
$15 online or at the door\; $5 for First-time visitors. Doors open at 6:15
pm\; Program begins at 7:00pm. Learn more on their website.

A panel discussion on investment opportunities between Taiwa
nese and Silicon Valley companies will include San Jose Councilmember John
ny Khamis\, Former Saratoga Mayor Chuck Page\, and Menlo Park Mayor Peter
Ohtaki\, as well as many others. V
iew the invitation.

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RSVP:Sign up online. Ticket prices range from $80 to s
ponsorships of $525.

The Silicon Valley Associati
on of Republican Women will host their breakfast meeting with guest speake
rs Jess B. Guy\, former Special Agent in the ATF\, and Steve Brown\, secur
ity expert and Candidate for San Jose City Council in District 2. The topi
c will be “Security in Silicon Valley: What Can We Expect from Law Enforce
ment?”

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RSVP: Purchase tickets onlin
e or pay at the door. Cost: $15 (includes buffet breakfast.) Check-in
opens at 9:00am\; Program begins at 9:30am. Learn more on their website.

The South Peni
nsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) March dinner meeting will feature
Ed Ring\, Executive Director of the California Policy Center. He also serv
es as editor of ProsperityCalifornia.org and UnionWatch.org. His topic wil
l be “Myths About Public Unions.”

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RSVP: For more
information and to make your reservation\, visit www.sparcgop.org. Cost: $40 for members\; $45 for non-members\,
$25 for Students with ID.

Join the West Vall
ey Republican Women Federated for their March luncheon meeting with guest
speaker Dr. Paul R. Gregory\, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution. H
is topic will be “Russian-Ukraine War – Where Will It Go Next?”

Hosts Safra Catz\, Elaine & John Chambers and Griff Harsh & Meg Whitman
invite you to a reception with U. S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) who is fac
ing a primary challenge from a sitting Member of Congress. View the invitation for more information.

Devora “De
v” Davis\, Candidate for San Jose City Council District 6\, invites you to
come out for Dessert with Dev. This event is hosted by former Assemblyman
Joe Nation and is an opportunity to meet Dev and discuss issues of import
ance to you.

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RSVP: Register onl
ine by April 10th. There is no cost for the event\, and a variety of d
esserts and hot drinks will be provided.

The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as their next spe
aker Pete Hegseth. He is a decorated soldier with service in Iraq and Afgh
anistan\, a Princeton/Harvard graduate\, a war veterans leader\, and a Fox
News Channel contributor. Topic: “The US Military: Winning Wars\, Not Soc
ial Engineering”.

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RSVP: Register on
line. Cost: 2016 Members – Free\; Non-members – $15 online or at the d
oor\; $5 for First-time visitors. Doors open at 6:15pm\; Program begins at
7:00pm. Learn more on their website.

Please join us for a candidate forum
where each candidate has 3- 5 minutes to summarize who they are and where
they stand on the issues. As a member of the audience you have an opport
unity to write down and submit your questions to be answered by the candid
ates. All candidates who will be on the local June Primary ballot are inv
ited to participate in this candidate forum including those running for:
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Non-partisan offices: San Jose City Council

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State
offices: California Assembly and California Senate

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Federal off
ice: U.S. Senate\, U.S. Congress

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All candidates who wish
to participate must confirm their attendance by April 8th Anthony Lucido a
t SVGOP (email: anthonylucido27@gmail.com)

Please join fellow local Republicans on Tuesday evening\, Ap
ril 19th for a fundraiser to support the election of Dev Davis
to the San Jose City Council. Whether you live in San Jose or another are
a in Santa Clara County\, the decisions made by the San Jose City Council
ultimately affect your day-to-life. We need another common sense Republic
an on the San Jose City Council!

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Tuesday\, April 19\, 2016 at 6:30
PM

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990 Ellis Ave\, San Jose\, CA 95125

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In celebration of
Dev’s 38th birthday\, the cost to enjoy an evening of wine\, ap
petizers and fellow Republicans is under $40 per person. Certainly you ca
n choose to donate more!

\nPeter Ohtaki\, Men
lo Park Councilmember and candidate for State Assembly District 24 will be
gin our event with his brief message: “Why Silicon Valley is Trending Repu
blican.” Following Peter’s message Garrett Johnson follows up that theme w
ith his talk: “How the GOP is Winning the Wired.” With his Lincoln Initiat
ive\, Johnson has taken on the formidable but fascinating job of working w
ith Silicon Valley to bring Republican principles\, technology and governm
ent together. His Lincoln Initiative’s Reboot Conferences and Hackathons a
ttract the best in the tech world. If you are one who believes the GOP is
the best tech partner going\, don’t miss our April event!

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\nThe Lincoln Network is a conservative think
tank that advocates for more start ups (like Uber and Lyft) and a smaller
role for regulation. Johnson has advocated on behalf of the many entrepren
eurs who can’t afford expensive inside-the-beltway lobbyists. He’s a winne
r: so don’t miss this one!

How often do you have an opportunity to hear
from a former mayor of a West Bank settlement\,cialis an Israeli who survived being shot
by jihadist?

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David Rubin is a former mayor of Shiloh
\, shop Israel—in the region of
Samaria\, known to much of the world as the West Bank. He is the founder
and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund—dedicated to easing the tra
uma of children who have been victims of terrorist attacks\, as well as re
building the heartland of Israel. The Fund was established after Rubin an
d his three-year-old son were wounded in a vicious terrorist attack while
driving home from Jerusalem. He vowed to retaliate—not with hatred or ange
r\, but with compassion –in order to affect positive change for Israel and
its people.

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A featured speaker throughout the US and Israel\, Dav
id Rubin has appeared on national and international radio and television p
rograms.

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Born and raised in Brooklyn\, NY\, Rubin currently reside
s in Israel with his wife and children on a hilltop overlooking the site o
f Ancient Shiloh. This is the hallowed ground where the Tabernacle stood
for 369 years in the time of Joshua\, Hannah and Samuel the Prophet.

SVGOP and The Lincoln Club of Northern California is excited
to present it’s next Campaign College on Saturday July 30th 2016. Our Cam
paign College is a “must attend” for anyone serious about running
and winning elected office. This intensive one-day training will
equip Republican candidates with the tools and resources needed to WIN. O
ur political instructors are experts who know what it takes for candidates
to win uphill battles in California.

You are cordially invited to join the SVGOP at our grandest
event of the year! The 2016 Lincoln Dinner will feature Assembly Republic
an Leader Chad Mayes. This is your chance to meet one of California’ t
op Republican Leaders and hear his thoughts on the future of our state.

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The 2016 Lincoln Dinner will also feature elected officials\, c
andidates\, community leaders and Republican activists throughout the regi
on. Join us for a spectacular evening at the beautiful Corinthian Grand Ba
llroom.\nHere is an opportunity to experience one of the finest and
elegant venues in San Jose! Our exclusive VIP Reception with Assemblyman C
had Mayes will be in the Phoenix Lounge inside the ballroom.

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Individual & Couple Angel Donors– SVGOP Angel Donor program co
nsists of contributions of at least $1\,000 for individuals or $1\,750 for
couples to SVGOP. We recognize Angel Donors at each of our events and th
ey enjoy free upgrades to future VIP Receptions. This year\, anyone who r
enews or becomes an Angel Donor will join us as our guests to the VIP Rece
ption and Gala Dinner.

The Conservative
Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as their next speaker Dinesh D’Souza. He
is a renowned author\, speaker\, and film maker. His topic will be “Prete
xt for Prosecution: Disagree with the Left\, Go to Jail.” Signed copies of
Mr. D’Souza’s book “Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democrat
ic Party” will be available for sale at the event.

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RSVP:
strong> Register online. Cost: 2016 Premium Members – Fr
ee\; 2016 Members – $30 online or $35 at the door\; Non-members – $45 onli
ne or $50 at the door\; $10 for active military and full-time students (sh
ow ID at door). Doors open at 6:15pm\; Program begins at 7:00pm. There wil
l be a private reception for Premium Members only from 6:30 – 6:55pm. They
have arranged for complimentary valet parking for all attendees. More inf
ormation will be published ontheir website.

The Silicon V
alley Association of Republican Women will host their breakfast meeting wi
th guest speaker and former San Jose City Councilmember Pete Constant. Pet
e is an active member of the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association and is a
Senior Fellow with the Pension Reform Project at the Reason Foundation. H
is topic will be “A Taxpayer View of November Ballot Propositions and Meas
ures” including 17 California State Propositions and 32 Local Measures in
Santa Clara County.
Learn more.

Join the We
st Valley Republican Women Federated for their October luncheon meeting wi
th special guest Assemblywoman Catharine Baker. Assemblywoman Baker is run
ning for re-election in her East Bay Area district and is a major target b
y the Democrat Party. View the invitation for more
information.

Come out and help San Jose City Counci
l District 2 Candidate Steve Brown walk precincts from 10am-12:30pm. All w
alkers should meet at Panera (near the newer Target in Village Oaks Plaza)
\, where you will disperse in teams.

Come out and help San Jose City Counci
l District 2 Candidate Steve Brown walk precincts from 10am-12:30pm. All w
alkers should meet at Panera (near the newer Target in Village Oaks Plaza)
\, where you will disperse in teams.

Come
out and help San Jose City Council District 2 Candidate Steve Brown walk p
recincts. There will be two shifts (10am – Noon and 4pm – 6pm.) All walker
s should meet at Panera (near the newer Target in Village Oaks Plaza)\, wh
ere you will disperse in teams.

You are invited to participate in another Trump Sign Wave Day on a f
ootbridge above Hwy. 17. Bring American flags and/or patriotic pro-Trump s
igns (homemade is ok). There will be spare signs on hand.

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Contact
Eric for location details and to let them know that
you plan to attend.

Join us for the Official Santa Clara County Republican Party
Election Night party. Our Election Night Party will be at the beautiful h
ome of SVGOP Committee Member Jayne Ham. It will be a fun evening celebrat
ing Election Night victories with fellow Republicans\, elected officials a
nd candidates.

The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as their
next speaker Charlie Self\, also known as “Dr. History” on KSFO 560AM Talk
Radio. His topic will be “Back to the Future – The Meaning and Hope of th
e 2016 Election.”

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RSVP: Register online. Cost: Members – Free\; Non-Members – $
15\; Students and Active Military – $1. Doors open at 6:15pm\; Program beg
ins at 7:00pm. More information will be published on their website.

The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will ho
st their breakfast meeting with guest speaker Jim Brulte\, Chairman of the
California Republican Party. Brulte brings more than 25 years of experien
ce in politics and government\, including 14 years in the California State
Legislature\, most recently as Senate Republican Leader. He will review t
he General Election results and discuss trends that speak to the future of
California. Learn more.

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC)
November dinner meeting will feature political and public relations strate
gist Tab Berg. He is the founder and president of TABcommunications\, Inc.
\, where he has managed or directed numerous successful and award-winning
political and public relations campaigns. Tab will provide an analysis of
the General Election results.

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RSVP: For more info
rmation and to make your reservation\, visit www.sparcgop.org. Cost: $40 for member
s\; $45 for non-members\, $25 for Students with ID.

The La Raza Roundtable Meeting will feature GROW Elec
t President Ruben Barrales. GROW Elect recruits\, endorses\, trains\, and
funds Latino Republican candidates for political office. Barrales previous
ly served as Deputy Assistant to President George W. Bush and was the firs
t Latino to serve on the San Mateo Board of Supervisors.

The Silicon Valley Association of Republi
can Women will host their Annual Christmas Luncheon and Installation of Of
ficers for 2017. Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman will adminis
ter the oath of office to incoming SVARW Executive Officers and provide an
update on issues effecting Santa Clara County. Salvation Army representat
ives will make a presentation and provide an opportunity to make a donatio
n. Learn more.

he Santa Clara County Republican Party’s 2016 Christmas Part
y will be on Wednesday\, December 14th. Join Republican l
eaders\, elected officials and local Republicans for a festive evening as
we celebrate the upcoming holidays and a victorious election season! Bever
ages and heavy appetizers will be provided!

J
oin the West Valley Republican Women Federated for their Christmas Luncheo
n. They will be collecting items for donation to “Next Door Solutions” wom
en’s shelter. View the
invitation for more information.

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coaliti
on (SPARC) January dinner meeting will feature retired naval officer\, pol
itico-military specialist and public servant Rear Admiral John Bitoff\, U.
S. Navy (Retired). In addition to his many military accomplishments\, the
Admiral directed the Navy’s rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of the
1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. This highly praised effort consisted of resc
ue operations\, medical and firefighting assistance\, air resupply to isol
ated areas\, restoration of electrical power\, housing the earthquake vict
ims\, road clearing and other civil engineering projects. His topic will b
e “Restoring Civility to Our Public Debate.”

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RSVP: For more information and to make your reservation\, visit www.sparcgop.org. Cost: $40 for members\; $45 for non-members\, $25 for Students w
ith ID.

Join the West Valley Republican Women Federated for their
monthly luncheon meeting featuring Shirley Mark\, President of the Califo
rnia Federation of Republican Women. A member of the Paso Robles Republica
n Women Federated since 1997\, Shirley Mark has served in many positions i
n her local club and in the CFRW’s Central Division. She moved up to serve
as the CFRW’s VP Central from 2012-2015 before being elected as CFRW Pres
ident 2016-2017.

The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will h
ost their breakfast meeting with guest speaker Terry Turchie\, former Depu
ty Assistant Director of the Counterterrorism Division of the FBI. He will
provide details on links to terror close to home. His leadership was the
driving force behind the capture of the elusive solitary domestic terroris
t Theodore Kaczynski\, the UNABOMBER. Learn more.
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The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as their
next speaker Jason Riley. He is a columnist for the Wall Street Journa
l and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. In 2008 he publish
ed Let Them In\, which argues for a more free-market oriented U.S
. immigration policy. His second book\, Please Stop Helping Us\,
is about the track record of government efforts to help the black undercl
ass. Topic: “The State Against Blacks”.

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Mr. Riley earned a bachelo
r’s degree from SUNY Buffalo. He lives in suburban New York City with his
wife and three children.

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RSVP: Register online. Cost: 2017 Premium
Members – Free\; 2017 Members – $20 online or $25 at the door\; Non-member
s – $40 online or $45 at the door\; $10 for active military and full-time
students (show ID at door). Doors open at 6:15pm\; Program begins at 7:00p
m. More information will be published on their website
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The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) February
dinner meeting will feature U.S. Army Captain and author Ronald Fry. As th
e leader of “Hammerhead Six” this Green Beret learned skills that he now s
hares with the private sector to achieve effective and innovative strategi
es. His topic will be “Think Like a Green Beret\, Lessons for Military and
Business.”

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RSVP: For more information and to mak
e your reservation\, visit www.sparcgop.o
rg. Early-bird Cost: $40 for members\; $45 for non-members\, $25 for S
tudents with ID. After February 12th\, $45 for members\; $50 for non-memb
ers.

The Silicon Valley Association
of Republican Women will host their breakfast meeting with guest speaker
Nick Adams\, Founder and Executive Director of The Foundation for Liberty
and American Greatness (FLAG). Adams has appeared on virtually every major
television and radio program promoting American exceptionalism and combat
ing anti-Americanism worldwide. His topic is “Retaking America: Crushing P
olitical Correctness.”

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC
) March dinner meeting will feature former Bay Area Congressman Tom Campbe
ll. Now serving as a Law and Economics Professor at Chapman College\, Camp
bell has a distinguished career in academia and government. He will provid
e his perspective on the current U.S. Supreme Court.

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RSVP:
For more information and to make your reservation\, visit www.sparcgop.org. Early-bird Cost: $40 for members\;
$45 for non-members\, $25 for Students with ID. After March 12th\, $45 f
or members\; $50 for non-members.

You are cordially invited to join
the SVGOP at our grandest event of the year! The 2017 Lincoln Dinner wil
l feature Congresswoman Mimi Walters (CA-45).

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The 2017 Lincoln Din
ner will also feature elected officials\, candidates\, community leaders a
nd Republican activists throughout the region. Join us for a spectacular e
vening in Sunnyvale. Join us for our exclusive VIP Reception where you can
meet Congresswoman Mimi Walters in person.

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Individual & C
ouple Angel Donors– SVGOP Angel Donor program consists of contrib
utions of at least $1\,000 for individuals or $1\,750 for couples to SVGOP
. We recognize Angel Donors at each of our events and they enjoy free upg
rades to future VIP Receptions. This year\, anyone who renews or becomes
an Angel Donor will join us as our guests to the VIP Reception and Gala Di
nner.

If you wish t
o purchase multiple tickets\, please enter the total dollar amount in the
open option form. For example\, if you wish to purchase 2 tickets to the G
al Dinner\, you would put down $200 as your contribution amount.

The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as their next spea
ker journalist and Islamic expert Melanie Phillips. Ms. Phillips is the au
thor of “Londonistan” that describes the descent of the historic and strat
egically critical capital of the United Kingdom into a hub for the promoti
on\, recruitment\, and financing of Islamic terror and extremism. Her top
ic will be “The World in Turmoil: Islamic Spring or Western Spring?”

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RSVP: Register online. Cost: 2017 Members – free\; Non-members – $20 online\; $10 fo
r active military and full-time students (show ID at door). Doors open at
6:15pm\; Program begins at 7:00pm. More information will be published on <
a href='http://www.theconservativeforum.com/speakers/melanie-phillips-tues
day-may-2-2017-islamic-europe-or-western-spring' target='_blank' rel='noop
ener noreferrer'>their website.

The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated invite you to their
luncheon meeting with guest speaker Nan Su. He has been a professional eng
ineer\, a news commentator\, and an activist for China’s human rights. Hi
s talk reveals the ancient philosophy embedded in Chinese culture\, why th
e current regime has been trying to wipe out the cultural values\, and why
an American performing arts group is able to lead the effort to help Chin
a rebuild faith and humanity. His topic will be “SHEN YUN – Rebuilding Fa
ith and Humanity.”

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RSVP: Please call Doris Sloni
ker (408) 705-2904 or go online at www.svrwf.org to make your
reservations for lunch. Cost: $24. Social begins at 11:30am\; Lunch at No
on.

The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host their b
reakfast meeting with guest speaker David Wolfe\, lobbyist for the Howard
Jarvis Taxpayers’ Association. His topic will be “How to Save California f
rom Itself and Start the New Tax Revolt.” Learn more.

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) May dinn
er meeting will feature State Senator Janet Nguyen (R-34)\, first generati
on American and the first Vietnamese American in the country to be elected
to a State Senate seat. She was recently removed from the Senate Floor fo
r acknowledging the plight of Vietnamese refugees and the harm done by for
mer Senator Hayden’s alliances.

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RSVP: For more in
formation and to make your reservation\, visit www.sparcgop.org. Early-bird Cost: $40 fo
r members\; $45 for non-members\, $25 for Students with ID. After May 14t
h\, $45 for members\; $50 for non-members.

On Tuesday\, June 20th SPARC will host a presentation by spe
cial guest former Assembly Minority Leader and current member of the Stani
slaus County Board of Supervisors Kristin Olsen. Supervisor Olsen was re-e
lected as Vice Chair of the California Republican Party in February of 201
7. She will discuss “Restoring California’s Greatness.”

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arly-bird Price: $40 for Members\; $45 for Non-Members\; $25 for Students
(w/ID)\nAfter June 18: $45 for Members\; $50 for Non-Members\n
Kristin Olsen was elected to the California Assembly in 2010\, and as Mino
rity Leader in 2014. She termed out in 2015 and was elected to the Stanisl
aus Board of Supervisors in June of 2016. As Vice Chair of the California
Republican Party\, Kristin brings her communications skills and legislativ
e experience to benefit Republican candidates for office.

The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as their next speake
r Dwayne Stovall\, a Christian\, husband\, father\, business owner\, and a
5th generation Texan. Although his professional background is in the petr
ochemical field\, Mr. Stovall is a “community activist” whose focus is to
try to influence policy and to push for State legislators and executives t
o take a stand against an ever-growing and ever-unconstitutional national
government. Topic: “How to Stop Rogue Judges in Their Tracks”.

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RSVP: Register onlin
e. Cost: 2017 Members – free\; Non-members – $15 online\; $10 for acti
ve military and full-time students (show ID at door). Doors open at 6:15pm
\; Program begins at 7:00pm. More information will be published on their website.

Hear about progress regarding the efforts to RECALL the high
est gas tax in California history! And more!

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SPARC will celebrate
their favorite event of the year on the lovely grounds of the historic Mor
gan Estate in Los Altos Hills. The Tudor Revival mansion\, built for busin
essman Percy Morgan and his family in 1916\, is a century old this year\,
and we owe a special thanks to its owners for sharing its stunning gardens
with us once again.

The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as
their next speaker Larry Greenfield who is associated with the Claremont
Institute for the Study of Statesmanship & Political Philosophy. His topic
will be “Progressives vs. Conservatives: The USA in the Balance.” Learn more.

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RSVP:Onli
ne registration will be available after the August event. Cost: 2017 M
embers free\; Non-members – $15\, $10 for active military and full-time st
udents (show ID at door). Doors open at 6:15pm\; Program begins at 7:00pm.

The Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated invite you to their
dinner meeting with guest speaker Shannon Grove\, who represented Kern Co
unty’s Assembly District 34 from 2010 to 2016. She was the first woman vet
eran elected to the Assembly. She supported small business\, a part-time l
egislature\, increased water storage\, and increased funding for individua
ls with developmental disabilities\, among other issues.

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R
SVP: Reply to Jo Molz by Monday\, September 11th at (925) 846-615
5 or email rjm911@sbcglobal.net. Cost: $30 for TVRWF Members\; $
35 for Guests. Social begins at 6:30pm\; Meeting at 7pm.

The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host their breakfa
st meeting with guest speaker Lila Rose\, founder of the human rights orga
nization Live Action that is dedicated to inspiring a culture that respect
s and protects life. Her topic will be “Exposing the Lies of Planned Paren
thood.”

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) S
eptember dinner meeting will feature Jennifer Hernandez\, Partner at Holla
nd & Knight Law Firm where she leads the West Coast Land Use and Environme
nt Practice Group. Also an author of several publications\, including “A P
ractical Guide to the California Environmental Quality Act\,” Ms. Hernande
z has a unique perspective on the impact of environmental regulations on t
he business community that resonates with conservatives.

Join the West Valley Republican Women Federated for their monthly lunche
on meeting featuring Julie DeMaria\, President & Co-Founder of military su
pport organization Operation: Care & Comfort. Learn how we can support our
troops and their families. Learn more.

The California Young Republican Federation will hold their Biennial Statew
ide Convention in the Silicon Valley September 22-24. Their team will pres
ent an aggressive plan to grown the activist base\, build a professional t
eam and execute a collaborative movement to change the paradigm in Califor
nia. There will be a luncheon with a panel of media experts and the Dinner
Banquet will feature Roger Stone.

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) Octobe
r dinner meeting will feature Cisco Executive Chairman John T. Chambers. I
n his current role with his company\, Chambers is focused on country digit
ization and building relationships with government and business leaders\,
shareholders\, and board members. He has served as Vice Chairman of Presid
ent George W. Bush’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC)\, whe
re he provided industry experience and leadership to help protect critical
U.S. infrastructure. He will provide his perspective on today’s issues.
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RSVP: For more information and to make your reserv
ation\, visit www.sparcgop
.org. Early-bird Cost: $40 for members\; $45 for non-members\, $25 for
Students with ID. After October 15th\, $45 for members\; $50 for non-mem
bers.

Join the Santa Clara County Republican Party for its annual
fall reception! The Annual Trunk & Tusk Reception features the top Republi
can leaders from our county and state. This year\, we are very excited to
announce that our Featured Guest Speaker will be Retired Lt. Col.
Robert “Buzz” Patterson.

Join San Jose Councilmember Johnny Khamis for a Public Safety
Town Hall\, presented in partnership with the San Jose Police Department\
, Crime Prevention Unit\, and Office of Emergency Services. Meet emergency
responders and get the latest holiday safety and crime prevention tips.
See flyer.

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RSVP: To respond and for more information\, contact
Andrea Hyde at (408) 535-4975 or Jose Salcido (408) 535-4979.

The Conse
rvative Forum of Silicon Valley hosts a Christmas / Hanukkah party! The f
eatured speaker is Andrew Klavan\, a pundit\, author\, screenwriter\, podc
aster\, but\, most importantly\, a hilarious commentator with a razor wit
and a unique ability to see and convey the humor in current events. Topic:
“The War Against Reality: How Americans Can Do Battle Against a Culture G
one Insane”. Buffet-style dinner will be served. Lear
n more.

Join Republican leaders\, elected officials and loca
l Republicans for a festive evening as we celebrate the upcoming holidays!
Wine\, beverages and appetizers will be provided! Live music by Jonny Ner
i\, popular Bay Area entertainer.

Join the West Valley Republican Women Federated for their Christma
s luncheon that will support “Next Door Solutions”\, a local women’s shelt
er\, and “Young Life Capernaum”\, an organization that helps teenagers and
young adults with special needs. View the
invitation.

The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host their brea
kfast meeting with guest speaker Assemblyman Travis Allen\, Republican Can
didate for Governor of California. Members are encouraged to bring a guest
for free. His topic will be “It’s Time to Take Back California!”

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) invites y
ou to join them for their January Dinner featuring Assemblyman Vince Fong
(R-Bakersfield). Fong will discuss the importance of the 2018 election.

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tion\, visit www.sparcgop.or
g. Early-bird pricing ends January 14th. Cost: $40 for Members\; $45 f
or Non-Members\; $25 for Students. After January 15: $45 for Members\; $50
for Non-members.

Rarely is there an opportunity to meet four republican c
andidates for Governor\, Attorney General\, Secretary of State and State A
ssembly running for statewide office. The Santa Clara County community wil
l have the exciting opportunity hosted by the San Benito County Republican
Party to meet four influential leaders who will shape th
e future of California in Hollister!

Travis Allen
– Governor\nFor over 20 years\, Travis Allen has operated his own sm
all business as a Certified Financial Planner. Assemblyman Allen concentra
ted on investing and building secure retirements for working families\, re
tirees\, and local business owners.

Mark P. Meuser – Secre
tary of State\nFrom a young age\, Mark was an entrepreneur. At age 1
2\, he would pick cherries in the morning and then have a street-side cher
ry stand. By age 15 he was in a management position at a local restaurant.
As an attorney\, Meuser won a major victory against United Airlines.

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Neil Kitchens – State As
sembly\nNeil Grew up in the U.S. South\, a 4th generation farmer\, N
eil’s family had 2 farms 1 in Arkansas and 1 in Georgia. These farms are s
till in his family to this day and he visits them as often as he can. Neil
moved to Monterey County California when he was 19 to start a Care Home b
usiness with his Mother.

The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley (formerly The Conservativ
e Forum) and co-host Hillsdale College welcome speaker Gary Wolfram\, Will
iam E. Simon Professor in Economics and Public Policy at Hillsdale College
. His topic will be “Is Capitalism Good for the Poor?”. Learn more.

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RSVP: Register Online. Cost: 2018 Members
– No charge\; First Time Attendees $5\; Non-members – $15. Doors open at 6
:15pm\; Program begins at 7:00pm.

The Silicon Valley Chinese Association will celebrate the
Chinese New Year and host a fundraiser for Assemblyman Vince Fong. Their
special guest speaker will be Assemblywoman Catharine Baker. View the invitation.

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) invite
s you to join them for their February Dinner featuring Pete Constant\, CEO
of the Retirement Security Initiative. He will discuss the “Uncertain Fut
ure of Public Employee Pensions.”

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RSVP: For more
information and to make your reservation\, visit www.sparcgop.org. Early-bird
pricing ends Sunday\, February 18th. Cost: $40 for Members\; $45 for Non-M
embers\; $25 for Students. After February 18: $45 for Members\; $50 for No
n-members.

The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host their bre
akfast meeting with guest speaker Orlean Koehle\, author and President of
Eagle Forum of California. She will discuss the voting process and voter f
raud.

Enjoy wine and appetizers while conversing with local
GOP community leaders and elected officials. The highlight of our Lincoln
Reception will be California State Assembly Republican Minority Leader Bri
an Dahle discussing the 2018 goals for the legislature.

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Brian Dahl
e has represented California’s First Assembly District since 2012. Before
joining the Assembly\, Brian served on the Lassen County Board of Supervis
ors for 16 years. In the legislature\, Brian works across party lines for
job creation and economic development in the rural North State and through
out California\, pushing policies that keep families on their farms\, prot
ect water rights and support the business community.

Join the Wes
t Valley Republican Women Federated for their luncheon meeting with guest
speaker Senator Mike Morrell\, who represents the 23rd State Senate Distri
ct around San Bernardino. He is Vice Chair of the Public Employment and Re
tirement Committee and the Energy\, Utilities\, and Communications Committ
ee. Learn more.

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) i
nvites you to join them for their March Dinner featuring Steve Hilton\, fo
rmer director of strategy for David Cameron and Host of “The Next Revoluti
on” on Fox News. Hilton is also the founder of Crowdpac\, a political tech
nology startup that raises funds for political campaigns using crowdfundin
g. He will make the case for “Positive Populism.”

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RSVP: For more information and to make your reservation\, visit www.sparcgop.org. Early-bird pricing
ends Sunday\, March 18th. Cost: $40 for Members\; $45 for Non-Members\; $2
5 for Students. After March 18: $45 for Members\; $50 for Non-members.

The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host their break
fast meeting with guest speaker with special guest Stephen Frank\, longtim
e political adviser and Editor of California Political News & Views. Topic
: “The 2018 Elections and What They Mean”.

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) invi
tes you to join them for their April Dinner featuring Stanford Law Profess
or Michele Landis Dauber\, proponent for the recall of Judge Aaron Persky\
, and LaDoris Cordell\, retired judge who opposes the recall effort. The C
ommittee to Recall Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky wa
s formed in 2016 following his controversial sentencing in the Brock Turne
r sexual assault case. Turner was convicted of sexual assault on an uncons
cious woman. Come hear both sides on the recall that will be on the June b
allot.

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RSVP: For more information and to make you
r reservation\, visit www.sparcgop
.org. Early-bird pricing ends Sunday\, April 15th. Cost: $40 for Membe
rs\; $45 for Non-Members\; $25 for Students. After April 15: $45 for Membe
rs\; $50 for Non-members.

The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women (SVARW) will
host a candidate forum for districts that include Santa Clara County. Each
candidate will have 3-4 minutes to summarize who they are and where they
stand on the issues. Members of the audience will have an opportunity to s
ubmit questions to be answered by the candidates.

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RSVP: All candidates who wish to participate must confirm their attendanc
e by Wednesday\, April 18 by contacting Jan Soule at jansoule@svarw.com. S
ocial hour will begin at 6pm\; Candidate forum begins at 6:30pm.

The Republican Club at th
e Villages will hold their general meeting with guest speaker Tab Berg\, p
olitical campaign manager\, forecaster\, and political strategist. He will
present a forecast of the likely winners in the upcoming state and nation
al primaries.

The Values Advocacy Council will host a luncheon with
featured speaker and Republican Candidate for Governor John Cox. Part of
the VAC’s charter is to educate and inform Christians how to vote responsi
bly. VAC members may listen and talk to John Cox as he present his values\
, opinions\, principles and beliefs.

The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley (formerly The Conser
vative Forum) welcomes speaker Lawrence J. McQuillan\, author and a Senior
Fellow and Director of the the Independent Institute. He will explain how
California’s generous pensions to government employees are straining the
state’s finances and may eventually bankrupt us. His topic will be “Califo
rnia’s Public Pension Crisis: Why It Matters to You”. Learn more.

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RSVP: Register Online.
Cost: 2018 Members – No charge\; First Time Attendees $5\; Non-members – $
15. Doors open at 6:15pm\; Program begins at 7:00pm.

The Silicon Valley Chinese Technology and Business Assoc
iation will host the Smart City Conference and Expo\, including a Mayor Fo
rum featuring leaders such as Councilman Johnny Khamis\, Bob Nunez\, Peter
Ohtaki and David Haubert. L
earn more.

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPA
RC) invites you to join them for their May Dinner featuring Bill Shireman\
, President & CEO Future 500\, and Dr. Steven F. Haywood\, Senior Fellow a
t Pacific Research Institute. Consistent with SPARC’s tradition of civil d
iscourse\, you are invited to come hear these two accomplished men debate
the issue of Climate Change. Learn more.

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RSVP: For more information and to make your reservat
ion\, visit www.sparcgop.org. Early-bird pric
ing ends Sunday\, May 13th. Cost: $40 for Members\; $45 for Non-Members\;
$25 for Students. After May 13: $45 for Members\; $50 for Non-members.

Join the West Valley Republican Women Federated for their lunche
on meeting with guest speaker Mark Meuser\, Candidate for Secretary of Sta
te. He will discuss his campaign to give the people of California an open
and accessible government that works for them\, not against them. Learn more.

Please join former Congressman Tom Campbell from 6:30 to 8:30 pm for
a reception on behalf of retired Judge Steven Bailey\, candidate for state
Attorney General. Learn more about Judge Bailey at the campaign website
www.baileyforag.com.

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) invites you to
join them for their June Dinner featuring Bay Area Regional Vice Chair Sue
Caro and Political Communications & Campaign expert Tab Berg. They will r
eview the June Primary results and will discuss the implications for the N
ovember Election. Learn more.
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RSVP: For more information and to make your reserv
ation\, visit www.sparcgop.org.
Cost: $40 for Members\; $45 for Non-Members\; $25 for Students. After Jun
e 17: $45 for Members\; $50 for Non-members.

Join the West Valley Republican Women Federated for their lun
cheon meeting with guest speaker Mark Krikorian\, nationally recognized ex
pert on immigration issues. He has served as Executive Director of the Cen
ter for Immigration Studies since 1995. View the
invitation.

The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley (formerly The Conservative Forum) welc
omes speaker Mona Charen\, nationally syndicated columnist and bestselling
author. She will share her insights on the modern feminist movement and i
ts disconnect with science\, love\, and common sense.

The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce invites you to
the Carnival of Cultures\, a festival showcasing the diversity of the loca
l community. Learn the different cultures through music\, art and dance wh
ile enjoying food from every culture.

Please join us
at our annual Reagan BBQ for great food\, beverages\, and conversation wi
th fellow Republicans. Our event will include local elected officials\, ca
ndidates\, and party leaders. Learn more about the Santa Clara County Repu
blican Party and the November election.

The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women invites you to enjoy
a free ice cream social as they welcome Mark Meuser when he arrives in Sa
nta Clara County on his bike tour of the State. Mark will provide an updat
e on voter fraud and his campaign for Secretary of State.

The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley (formerly The Conservative Forum) welc
omes speaker Brad Dacus\, Founder and President of the Pacific Justice Ins
titute. He will discuss parental rights and other civil liberties with the
topic\, “Would You Want the DMV Raising YOUR Child??”

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) will h
ost their Annual Summer Picnic on the lovely grounds of the historic Morga
n Manor in Los Altos Hills. The Tudor Revival mansion was built for busine
ssman Percy Morgan and his family in 1916. Enjoy a great barbecue\, live m
usic and featured guests including GOP Candidate for Governor John Cox\,
Attorney General Candidate Steven Bailey\, Treasurer Candidate Greg Conlon
\, and Candidate for District 2 Board of Equalization Mark Burns.

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RSVP: For more information and to make your reservation\,
visit www.sparcgop.org.

RSVP: You may register online here\, or you may use this form to send in your check
. Cost: $100 for General Reception\; $250 for VIP & General Reception with
sponsorships available. VIP Reception begins at 5pm\; General Reception a
t 6pm.

The Palo Al
to Republican Women Federated will hold a gala celebration of their 80th A
nniversary with a luncheon featuring Palo Alto historian Steve Staiger. Hi
s topic will be “Profiles of our Club Founders.” Founding members to be ce
lebrated include Lou Henry Hoover\, Elizabeth Gamble\, and Kathleen Norris
.

San Jose State University Student Union Theater\,
211 S. 9th Street\, San Jose

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The Independent Institute will hold th
e Classical Liberals of Northern California conference on the topic “21st-
Century Thought Control.” They will explore the various ways political age
ndas are affecting the culture of America. Featured speakers will include
Richard K. Vedder\, Senior Fellow\, Independent Institute\, William M. Eve
rs\, Research Fellow\, Hoover Institution and Independent Institute\, Wen
Fa\, Attorney\, Pacific Legal Foundation\, and David J. Theroux\, Founder
and President\, Independent Institute. The Conference commences with the M
ises Celebration Dinner on Friday\, September 14\, followed by the Confere
nce on September 15.

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC
) invites you to join them for their September Dinner featuring Bob Wicker
s with the Freedom Foundation. During the past three years\, the Freedom F
oundation has been freeing public workers from their unions in Washington\
, Oregon\, and California by way of aggressive and comprehensive opt-out o
utreach programs. Bob Wickers is a veteran political strategist\, media co
nsultant and pollster who\, for over 30 years\, has worked at the highest
levels of U.S. presidential\, senate\, and gubernatorial campaigns.

You are cordially invited to join the Lincoln Club of Northern Califo
rnia for their Annual Dinner. The Keynote Speaker will be Karl Rove\, Form
er Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush. T
he Lifetime Achievement Honoree will be John Watson\, retired Chairman and
CEO of Chevron.

The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women (SVARW) will host a
breakfast meeting with featured speaker state Senator Mike Morrell\, who r
epresents the San Bernardino area. Reflecting on California’s rich histor
y and developments at the State Capitol\, Senator Morrell will share his t
houghts on the current legislative environment and how Californians can ge
t involved in reclaiming our state. Topic: Is there Hope for California?<
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RSVP: For more information and to register\, cont
act Jan Soule at jansoule@svarw.com or purchase tickets online. Cost: $15 (includes buffet breakfast.) Che
ck-in begins at 9am\; Program at 9:30am.

The campaign to re-elect the Bay Area’s only Republi
can Legislator\, Catharine Baker\, will hold their first SUPER SATURDAY GO
TV Walk. Join her supporters as they inform voters about the upcoming elec
tion. View the schedule of other volunteer opportunities here
.

The Silicon Valley Republican Women Feder
ated invite you to their luncheon meeting. The program will be a discussi
on of the state propositions on the November ballot\, led by club member a
nd CAGOP Delegate JoAnn Barr.

Reihan Salam\, the son of immigrants\, is the executive editor of Na
tional Review and a contributing editor at The Atlantic and
National Affairs. He is the author of Melting Pot or Civil Wa
r? (2018) and the co-author\, with Ross Douthat\, of Grand New Pa
rty (2008). Topic: “The Impact of Immigration: Melting Pot – or Civil
War?”

SVGOP-endorsed candidate Robert Varich will appear at second Candid
ate Forum for the Campbell Union High School Board of Trustees. Varich ha
s served on the Moreland School District Board of Trustees as President\,
Clerk and Trustee since May of 2004.

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC)
invites you to join them for their October Dinner featuring a panel of exp
erts who will review the November Ballot Measures. Lanhee Chen\, will prov
ide an overview of the eleven measures with the recommended positions of t
he California Republican Party. Sue Caro\, CAGOP Bay Area Vice Chair\, Mar
k Burns\, Realtor and Candidate for the Board of Equalization\, and Marie
Brichetto\, Director of Public Affairs for Meridian Pacific will cover key
measures including Yes on 5 (Property Owner Taxes)\, Yes on 6 (Repeal the
Gas Tax Increase)\, and No on 10 (Expanding Rent Control).

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RSVP: For more information and to make your reservation\, visit
www.sparcgop.org. Cost: $4
0 for Members\; $45 for Non-Members\; $25 for Students. After October 14:
$45 for Members\; $50 for Non-members.

The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley (formerly The Conservative Forum) pres
ents its 15th Anniversary Celebration Bonus Event and welcomes speaker Dan
Bongino\, Fox News commentator and former secret service agent. This eve
nt is in addition to the usual second Tuesday event.

The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women (SVARW) will host a
breakfast meeting with featured speaker June Gilliam. As a former member
of the Chinese Communist Party\, June Gilliam shares her journey from indo
ctrination by the Chinese government to an unvarnished understanding of Am
erican freedom and liberty. Topic: “My Journey from Communism\, and the
Dangerous Trends I See in America Today”.

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RSVP: F
or more information and to register\, contact Jan Soule at jansoule@svarw.com or purchase tickets online.
Cost: $15 (includes buffet breakfast.) Check-in begins at 9am\; Program at
9:30am.

Volunteers needed to make calls for Republican Candidate for Governor
John Cox at SVGOP Headquarters from 1:30 – 4:30pm on Monday and Election D
ay. Last chance to turn out voters!\n\nRSVP:
View the schedule and sign up at this link.

The California Congress of Republic
ans invites you to a Pizza and Soda Night as they volunteer to support the
Military Care Committee of the Rotary Club of San Jose. The dinner will t
ake place at both the Fisher House and Defenders Lodge that support vetera
ns and their families next to the VA Hospital.

The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley will host their monthly speaker
series featuring Andrew Klavan on the topic “Recap of the midterms – what
just happened?” Regardless of which way it goes\, the comments will be bo
th hilarious and thought-provoking! Also\, they’ll be offering a complimen
tary dinner of warm\, delicious food!

The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated invite you
to their luncheon meeting featuring guest speaker Nan Su. He has been a pr
ofessional engineer\, a news commentator\, and an activist for China’s hu
man rights. His topic will be “Media Comparisons: Truth and Traditions.”<
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The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPA
RC) invites you to join them for their January Dinner with featured speake
r UC Berkeley Student Senator Elizabeth Chow. Come hear what it’s like in
the age of political correctness when a student stands her ground.

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RSVP: For more information and to make your reservation\
, visit www.sparcgop.org. Cost: $40 for Members\; $
45 for Non-Members\; $25 for Students. After January 20: $45 for Members\;
$50 for Non-members.

The Republican Club at the Villages will hold their breakfast me
eting with featured speaker Jon Coupal\, President of the Howard Jarvis Ta
xpayers Association. The HJTA is dedicated to the protection of Propositio
n 13 and the advancement of taxpayers’ rights. View the newsletter for more details.

The Calif
ornia Republican Party State Convention will take place Friday-Sunday\, Fe
bruary 22-24\, 2019. This is the CRP’s organizing convention\, where new o
fficers will be elected by the delegates. There will also be speakers\, wo
rkshops\, hospitality suites and a general session. More information is available here.

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Hotel
reservations may be made at this link. Book by Wednesday\, January 30th\, to r
eceive the CRP discount.